"Commission Rebates in 2026: Cut Your Fee, Don't Cut a Check" To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… You want to win clients by giving them a break on your commission. How you hand over that break — a check or a smaller fee — can quietly change your tax result. One approach leaves you with nothing to deduct, nothing to substantiate, and nothing to … [Read more...]
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Health Insurance Application Does Not Control Your Tax Deduction
"Health Insurance Application Does Not Control Your Tax Deduction" To get my complete, FREE articlewith all the details… The fine print on your health insurance application may sound alarming—but it doesn't necessarily determine your tax deduction. Here are three quick takeaways: To get the full story don’t miss my latest issue of the Tax Reduction … [Read more...]
Do You Have the Right Business Entity for Your Section 199A Deduction?
Do You Have the Right Business Entity for Your Section 199A Deduction? To get my complete article with all the details… You're a high-earning Schedule C filer — 1099s, single-member LLC, sole proprietor — and you assume your 20 percent Section 199A deduction is safe. It isn't, not if your taxable income climbs too high without payroll or depreciable property behind … [Read more...]
This Childcare Credit Just Got 4x Bigger
“This Childcare CreditJust Got 4x Bigger” To get my complete article with all the details… The employer childcare credit has been around for years. Most small businesses ignored it. That's about to change. Starting in 2026, the maximum credit jumped from $150,000 to $600,000. New rules let small businesses pool resources, contract with off-site providers, and … [Read more...]
When Work Clothes Are—and Aren’t—Tax Deductible
"When Work Clothing Is Deductible" To get my complete article with all the details… Ever looked at a closet full of work clothes and wondered, “Can any of this actually be deducted?” You’re not alone—and the answer isn’t as obvious as it should be. The IRS draws a sharp (and sometimes surprising) line between what counts as a legitimate work expense and what it … [Read more...]